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Scott PohlA long-standing clinic on the east side of Detroit is reopening after being closed since its founder died in 2015. We learn more about MSU’s role in reviving the Popoff Clinic. MSU brings medical care back to Detroit neighborhoodhttp://wkar.org/post/msu-brings-medical-care-back-detroit-neighborhood
94442 as http://wkar.orgMon, 21 Nov 2016 17:55:17 +0000MSU brings medical care back to Detroit neighborhoodLuke Robins: Current Sports Beat ReporterEAST LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan State club football team might be not be playing for scholarships and potential pro careers, but that doesn't mean the 11 coaches dedicate anything less than everything to the success, on and off the field, to its players. MSU club football a labor of love for coaches and playershttp://wkar.org/post/msu-club-football-labor-love-coaches-and-players
92524 as http://wkar.orgWed, 05 Oct 2016 21:30:06 +0000MSU club football a labor of love for coaches and playersScott PohlAmy Haimerl and her husband wanted to move from Brooklyn to Detroit, so they bought an old house at a rock-bottom price. The fixer-upper has become the subject of her book “Detroit Hustle”. Current State's Scott Pohl went to see the house for himself and talk with the author. Ahead of Okemos visit, author recounts her Detroit fixer-upper storyhttp://wkar.org/post/ahead-okemos-visit-author-recounts-her-detroit-fixer-upper-story
88325 as http://wkar.orgTue, 13 Sep 2016 15:26:41 +0000Ahead of Okemos visit, author recounts her Detroit fixer-upper storyScott PohlDetroit has a rich shipbuilding heritage. For our final stop at Detroit historical sites for this summer, we talk with Jack Dempsey at Milliken State Park along the Detroit River. Not just the Motor City: Detroit’s boat and shipbuilding pasthttp://wkar.org/post/not-just-motor-city-detroit-s-boat-and-shipbuilding-past
91117 as http://wkar.orgTue, 30 Aug 2016 15:37:02 +0000Not just the Motor City: Detroit’s boat and shipbuilding pastScott PohlThe University of Detroit Mercy campus is Scott Pohl’s next stop of historic Detroit sites with Jack Dempsey of the Michigan Historical Society. They visit a memorial to those who died serving their country during World War I. UD-Mercy clock tower memorializes WWI heroeshttp://wkar.org/post/ud-mercy-clock-tower-memorializes-wwi-heroes
90509 as http://wkar.orgTue, 16 Aug 2016 16:21:38 +0000UD-Mercy clock tower memorializes WWI heroesMark BashoreDetroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley discusses the future of the Detroit Public Schools, this year’s extraordinary presidential campaign and more. Columnist: school board member is Detroit's most important jobhttp://wkar.org/post/columnist-school-board-member-detroits-most-important-job
90471 as http://wkar.orgMon, 15 Aug 2016 16:01:07 +0000Columnist: school board member is Detroit's most important jobPeter Whorf Current State's Peter Whorf speaks with Dr. Charles Hyde, former Wayne State University professor and author of the 2014 book, "Images from the Arsenal of Democracy." When Detroit made cars ... and tankshttp://wkar.org/post/when-detroit-made-cars-and-tanks
56045 as http://wkar.orgMon, 25 Jul 2016 15:37:31 +0000When Detroit made cars ... and tanksScott PohlA section of Woodward Avenue in Detroit marks America's first mile of concrete road. 'One Mile:' The history of Detroit's first concrete roadhttp://wkar.org/post/one-mile-history-detroits-first-concrete-road
88923 as http://wkar.orgMon, 11 Jul 2016 16:26:27 +0000'One Mile:' The history of Detroit's first concrete roadThe Detroit Public Schools will get more than $600-million to begin paring down debt and to launch a new debt-free district. Current State talks with interim Superintendent Alycia Meriweather. Detroit Superintendent: district needs “forward thinking, visionary” boardhttp://wkar.org/post/detroit-superintendent-district-needs-forward-thinking-visionary-board
88711 as http://wkar.orgWed, 06 Jul 2016 16:39:52 +0000Detroit Superintendent: district needs “forward thinking, visionary” boardMark BashoreSoon, the Detroit Public Schools will consider hiring classroom teachers who haven’t earned teaching certificates. We hear from two critics of placing uncertified teachers in Detroit classrooms. MSU scholars/profs worry over relaxation of Detroit teacher standardshttp://wkar.org/post/msu-scholarsprofs-worry-over-relaxation-detroit-teacher-standards
88326 as http://wkar.orgMon, 27 Jun 2016 15:49:22 +0000MSU scholars/profs worry over relaxation of Detroit teacher standardsKatie Cook A new Detroit Public School district will be taking off soon, with the help of hundreds of millions of newly approved state dollars. We talk with Michigan School Superintendent Brian Whiston about a meeting with other DPS and state officials to begin planning the new district. MI school Superintendent on DPS relaunchhttp://wkar.org/post/mi-school-superintendent-dps-relaunch
88171 as http://wkar.orgThu, 23 Jun 2016 16:37:49 +0000MI school Superintendent on DPS relaunchCurrent SportsRIP Gordie Howe. Current Sports | 6/10/16 | #720http://wkar.org/post/current-sports-61016-720
87628 as http://wkar.orgFri, 10 Jun 2016 18:23:49 +0000Current Sports | 6/10/16 | #720Mark BashoreWhen Michigan legislators return from a Spring break, they’ll continue discussions on a financial rescue of the beleaguered Detroit Public Schools. The state Senate and House have differing proposals. We talk with a key figure in the Senate measure, Republican Goeff Hansen, about what lies ahead. Key lawmaker explains options on Detroit schoolshttp://wkar.org/post/key-lawmaker-explains-options-detroit-schools
84679 as http://wkar.orgFri, 01 Apr 2016 16:08:29 +0000Key lawmaker explains options on Detroit schoolsApril Van BurenThe Michigan Senate has passed a $720-million bailout for the troubled Detroit Public Schools. We talk with Skillman Foundation CEO Tonya Allen and MSU assistant professor Sarah Reckhow about what lies ahead for education in Detroit. Assessing MI legislature’s actions, options for Detroit schoolshttp://wkar.org/post/assessing-mi-legislature-s-actions-options-detroit-schools
84333 as http://wkar.orgThu, 24 Mar 2016 15:38:17 +0000Assessing MI legislature’s actions, options for Detroit schoolsSeth Kinker: Current Sports Beat ReporterLANSING, Mich. – Julius Edwards has always loved the game of basketball. And he’s also always wanted to help put youth in the right direction. Little did he know that life would lead him down an unexpected path that combined both of these interests. “When I first got into coaching I didn't get into coaching for the basketball part of it,” said Edwards. “Well, part basketball, but the main part of it was to help out young men and send them in the right direction. My main focus was on inner city youth.” As Edwards wraps up his second year as head coach of the Lansing Eastern boys’ varsity basketball team he has been able to combine his love of the sport with his interest in helping out young men. Eastern has been the perfect storm for both of Edwards’ passions. “I always wanted to help our youth and I thought what better way to do it than as a head coach of basketball at Eastern?” said Edwards when asked about his opportunity at Eastern. “It’s way more than just basketball that you'reEastern’s Edwards using basketball to teach life lessonshttp://wkar.org/post/eastern-s-edwards-using-basketball-teach-life-lessons
84195 as http://wkar.orgTue, 22 Mar 2016 00:55:13 +0000Eastern’s Edwards using basketball to teach life lessonsKevin LaveryCurrent State talks with Frank Altman of the Community Reinvestment Fund about the Detroit Home Mortgage Program. New mortgage program helps Detroiters close “appraisal gap”http://wkar.org/post/new-mortgage-program-helps-detroiters-close-appraisal-gap
83309 as http://wkar.orgWed, 02 Mar 2016 16:58:58 +0000New mortgage program helps Detroiters close “appraisal gap”Mark BashoreRepublicans in Michigan’s House of Representatives have created an aggressive plan for fixing Detroit Public Schools. Critics complain that it weakens collective bargaining and delays a fully-elected school board. We talk with a charter school advocate who says the measures are worth a close look. MI charter advocate “very interested” in House DPS billshttp://wkar.org/post/mi-charter-advocate-very-interested-house-dps-bills
82727 as http://wkar.orgThu, 18 Feb 2016 16:20:00 +0000MI charter advocate “very interested” in House DPS billsMark BashoreThe end is nearing for Michigan’s controversial Education Achievement Authority. With that and urgent Detroit Public Schools reforms being discussed in the legislature, where are we and what is the way ahead? We speak with Tonya Allen of the Coalition for the Education of Detroit Schoolchildren and MSU professor David Arsen, who has studied the EAA. Civic leader, MSU scholar discuss Detroit schools’ futurehttp://wkar.org/post/civic-leader-msu-scholar-discuss-detroit-schools-future
82267 as http://wkar.orgMon, 08 Feb 2016 17:02:28 +0000Civic leader, MSU scholar discuss Detroit schools’ futureKevin LaveryWere the recent “sickouts” staged by dozens of Detroit Public School teachers actually an illegal strike? Supporter, opponent spar over stricter MI teacher strike sanctionshttp://wkar.org/post/supporter-opponent-spar-over-stricter-mi-teacher-strike-sanctions
82099 as http://wkar.orgThu, 04 Feb 2016 17:00:08 +0000Supporter, opponent spar over stricter MI teacher strike sanctionsApril Van BurenDetroit Public Schools’ debt has been ballooning for years. Now, officials say Michigan’s largest school district could be bankrupt by April. Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley joins us to talk about the proposed plan to help Detroit schools avoid that fate. Freep’s Rochelle Riley on challenges facing Detroit schoolshttp://wkar.org/post/freep-s-rochelle-riley-challenges-facing-detroit-schools
81493 as http://wkar.orgThu, 21 Jan 2016 16:37:57 +0000Freep’s Rochelle Riley on challenges facing Detroit schools